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Advice
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R
ep
l
ace the oil filler cap carefully and push
the dipstick all the way in.
Changing engine oil
Engine oil must be changed with the frequen-
cy indicat
ed in the Maintenance Programme
or according to the service interval indicator
›››
page 31.
CAUTION
Do not mix engine oil with additives. Risk of
damag
e to the engine! Damage caused by
these products is not covered by the warran-
ty.
Note
Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact
with engine oil.
Coolant
C
ontr
o
l lamp
If the warning lamp (b
lue) i
s
lit up, the en-
gine has not yet reached its operating tem-
perature
1)
. Avoid high engine speeds, hard
acceleration and subjecting the engine to
high loads.
If the warning lamp (red) is lit up or flash-
ing, the coolant temperature is too high or its
level is too low.
The informative display indicates:
Check coolant! Instruction Man-
ual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check
the coolant level ››› page 210 and refill if
necessary ››› page 211.
If the coolant is situated in the prescribed
area, the high temperature may be due to a
fault in the cooling system fan. Check the ra-
diator fan fuse and replace it if necessary
›››
page 44.
If the warning lamp (red) remains lit up,
despite both the coolant level and the radia-
tor fan fuse being in correct condition,
stop the vehicle!
Go to a technical service.
WARNING
●
Take c
are when opening the coolant reser-
voir. When the engine is warm or hot, the
system is pressurised – Danger of burns!
Wait for the engine to cool before opening
the cov
er.
●
Do not touch the fan. The fan can switch on
automatically regardless of whether the igni-
tion is switched on.
Checking coolant level
Fig. 207 Engine compartment: coolant fluid
t
ank.
Read the additional information carefully
›
›
›
page 42
The coolant expansion tank is located in the
engine compartment of the vehicle.
–
Switch the ignition off.
–
Open the bonnet ››› page 204.
1)
This does not apply to vehicles equipped with an
informativ
e display.
210
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